The Seine-Eure Agglomeration rewarded for the rehabilitation of Carré Saint-Cyr in Vaudreuil

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Friday, November 15, local elected officials, sub-prefect and partners (French Building Federation, Heritage Foundation, Caisse d'Épargne) met at the Carré Saint-Cyr in order to to put back to theSeine-Eure conurbation the heritage ribbons, departmental level, for the “exemplary renovation” of the Saint-Cyr church which became the Carré Saint-Cyr.

Bernard Leroy, the president of the Seine-Eure Agglomeration, recalled the importance of heritage for the territory: “We have supported 170 heritage restoration projects, from the washhouse to the Château de Gaillon”, recognizing his “admiration for the ingenuity and know-how of the builders and designers.”

A feeling of belonging to a culture

The Carré Saint-Cyr church, deconsecrated in 2000, has been given new life since last year. After several years of work on the covered enclosure, insulation, masonry, renovation of the frames, then working on the exterior and interior appearance, where all religious signs were removed, the church was transformed into a place of exhibition for arts and crafts professions.

An achievement that is unanimously appreciated by the general public as well as construction and renovation professionals.

“The intelligence of the hand is still there. Heritage gives a feeling of belonging to a culture, to a history,” remarked the representative of the French Building Federation of Eure. For Olivier Leclerc, regional delegate of the heritage foundation, “it is always a wonder to enter this site”. The sub-prefect of Andelys, Nicolas Le Bas, recalled his skepticism when the project was announced: “It was an ambitious, daring project, I had some doubts before seeing the project finalized. Today, these heritage ribbons are deserved.”

The Seine-Eure Agglomeration had already received the heritage ribbons in 2023 for the restoration of the Saint-Mauxe d'Acquigny viaduct once again connecting the two banks of the Eure.

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